Steering
Filed Jan 22, 2002
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE TURNING. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8002564
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2002
1994 Plymouth Voyager Steering Problems
Owner-reported complaints naming the steering system, filed with NHTSA
Data refreshed
Steering reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
25
Latest Jan 22, 2002
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
5%
of 529 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1994 Plymouth Voyager submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 25 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming steering
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Steering
Filed Jan 4, 2001
STEERING COLUMN HAS A LOT OF PLAY. THE STEERING DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 877439
- Incident
- Dec 10, 2000
ElectricalEngineSteering+3 more
Filed Sep 20, 2000
SQUEAKING NOISE HEARD IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 554940
- Incident
- Aug 17, 1998
Steering
Filed Aug 12, 2000
WE TOOK OUR PLYMOUTH VOYAGER TO OUR DEALER WITH A COMPLAINT OF A LOUD "CLUNK" IN THE FRONT END. WE WERE INFORMED THAT OUR TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND THAT IT WOULD SOON REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. WE ASKED IF THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE AS WE HAD TO LEAVE ON A 400 MILE BUSINESS TRIP THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COULD FAIL, BUT THAT IT WOULD NOT CAUSE AND ACCIDENT. WE THEN LEFT FOR OUR DESTINATION. WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AT THE DESTINATION AND HE INFORMED US THAT THEIR WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THAT THE VEHICLE REQUIRED IMMEDIATE REPAIRS TO THE FRONT BALL JOINTS. HE SAID THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. WE HAD HIM DO THE REPAIRS. UPON REMOVING THE FRONT BALL JOINTS HE SHOWED US THAT ONE HAD PROBABLY NEVER BEEN GREASED SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR. HE ALSO SAID THAT DUE TO THE ZERK FITTING AIMING DOWN IT REQUIRED A SPECIAL TOOL TO GET GREASE INTO IT AND THAT HE HAD ALWAYS REPLACED THESE POORLY DESIGNED ZERK FITTINGS WITH ANGLED ONES SO THAT THEY COULD ROUTINELY BE GREASED. THE REPLACEMENT BALL JOINTS WERE EQUIPPED WITH THE PROPER GREASE FITTINGS WHICH WOULD ALLOW EASY MAINTENANCE. I TOOK THE FAILED PARTS TO MY DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT DESPITE MY HAVING NUMEROUS LUBRICATIONS AND SAFETY CHECKS AT THEIR FACILITY THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT. I DISAGREED WHOLE HEARTEDLY AND SINCE HAVE HAD NO FURTHER DEALINGS WITH THEIR DEPARTMENT. MY QUESTION IS THIS..... AM I THE ONLY PLYMOUTH VOYAGER OWNER OUT THERE RIDING ON A VEHICLE WITH UNSERVICED BALL JOINTS. IF IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO PROPERLY LUBRICATE THEM, HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE RIDING IN VEHICLES THAT COULD HAVE DISASTEROUS FRONT END FAILURES. WHY WERE THE IMPROPER ZERK FITTINGS PUT INTO THESE VEHICLES IN THE FIRST PLACE. I FEEL THAT A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF SIMILAR PLYMOUTH VOYAGERS COULD SHOW A TREND OF IMPROPER (OR ZERO) MAINTENANCE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD!
- NHTSA ID
- 727675
- Incident
- Apr 15, 2000
Body & structureSteeringSuspension
Filed Jul 7, 2000
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN THERE IS A "BANGING" NOISE WHICH SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING MAY FALL OUT AND CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED STEERING RACK AND PINION TWICE AND STRUTS. THERE WAS A CRACK K FRAME WHICH THE DEALER HAD TO WELD BACK TOGETHER, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 865038
- Incident
- Apr 1, 2000
Steering
Filed Mar 23, 2000
RACK AND PINION FAILURE
- NHTSA ID
- 9000527
- Incident
- Mar 10, 2000
Steering
Filed Dec 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE WELDS ON THE STEERING COLUMN CRACKED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE HUB. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 853838
Steering
Filed Aug 21, 1999
I AM REPORTING THIS TO YOU ONLY BECAUSE IN THE 30 YEARS I HAVE OWNED VEHICLES I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THIS LEAD ME TO BELIEVE THERE MAY BE SOMETHING DEFECTIVE WITH THIS PART.
- NHTSA ID
- 710306
- Incident
- Aug 15, 1999
BrakesElectricalEngine+4 more
Filed Aug 10, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 538922
Steering
Filed May 19, 1998
Fire reported1 injury reported
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.
- NHTSA ID
- 535677
- Incident
- Mar 4, 1998
Steering
Filed Nov 14, 1997
STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT WHILE OWNER WAS DRIVING. CAR WENT TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD AND THEN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 816611
- Incident
- Sep 19, 1997
Interior & seatsSteering
Filed Oct 10, 1997
SEAT BOLTS BROKEN ON THE FRONT SEATS, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN #.
- NHTSA ID
- 523700
- Incident
- Jul 18, 1997
AirbagsHeating & air conditioningSteering+1 more
Filed Sep 2, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 521575
Steering
Filed Mar 25, 1996
BOTH FRONT TIE RODS ARE FAILING W/FRONT SHIMMY AND POOR STEERING EFFECTIVENESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
- NHTSA ID
- 981209
BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Jan 13, 1996
POWER STEERING FAILED. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 500770
- Incident
- Jan 13, 1996
SteeringTransmission
Filed Dec 28, 1995
POWER STEERING TENSION ARM ON BELT BROKE WHILE PARKED, GEAR IN PARK POSITION;LOST POWER STEERING;VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. ALSO, TRANSMISSION JUMPS INTO GEAR
- NHTSA ID
- 977127
- Incident
- Dec 12, 1995
Steering
Filed Dec 6, 1995
THE STEERING BELT TENSIONER IS FAILING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 976166
- Incident
- Dec 6, 1995
ElectricalSteering
Filed Aug 15, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS, LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 970493
- Incident
- Aug 11, 1995
Steering
Filed Jun 29, 1995
LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO STEER WHILE DRIVING, PE95-102 ACTIVE. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 968008
- Incident
- Nov 1, 1994
Steering
Filed Jun 23, 1995
THE POWER STEERING FAILED ON THE VAN . PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 967586
- Incident
- Aug 14, 1994
Other / unspecifiedSteering
Filed May 30, 1995
WHEN MAKING A FULL TURN TO THE RIGHT , THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL RUBS THE INNER FINDER WELL (TRANSMISSION COVER). TT
- NHTSA ID
- 966035
- Incident
- May 3, 1994
Steering
Filed Apr 10, 1995
Crash reported
THE SPINDLE BROKE ON THE TIE ROD END, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE , CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 963515
- Incident
- Jan 4, 1995
Steering
Filed Apr 6, 1995
STEERING COLUMN UPPER SHAFT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY VIOLENTLY. (92V-015) *AW
- NHTSA ID
- 479593
- Incident
- Feb 16, 1995
Steering
Filed Mar 7, 1995
SNOW BUILDS UP AROUND POWER STEERING PULLEY AND FORCES DRIVE BELT OFF. CAUSING BATTERY TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 961405
- Incident
- Mar 4, 1995
Steering
Filed Jan 29, 1995
BOLT ON STEERING COLUMN KNOCKS KNEE WHEN TURNING, CAUSING FOOT TO COME OFF BRAKE PEDAL. *SKD
- NHTSA ID
- 480111
- Incident
- Jan 29, 1995
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Other components reported on this vehicle
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Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .